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DSGi saves four million pages with Lexmark

Printing solutions provider participates in DSGi’s ‘Green Week’ event

March 10, 2008

Leading electrical retailer DSG international plc (DSGi) has announced that it has saved an estimated four million pieces of paper and reduced its carbon footprint through its environmental work with Lexmark UK.

At its ‘Green Week’ event, an environmental staff engagement initiative held at DSGi’s offices in Hemel Hempstead, the retailer stated that it has saved approximately 93 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year. This was thanks to Lexmark’s power save solution, which reduces the energy a printer uses after 15 minutes on standby.

Lexmark were on hand to offer advice to DSGi employees at the event on how to further reduce the impact of their printing. The company has been working with DSGi since the implementation of the Lexmark Managed Print Service; covering nearly 5,000 printers and multifunctional devices in July 2006.

Clare Brine, Corporate Responsibility Manager at DSGi said: “We are extremely supportive of suppliers that share our dedication to protecting the environment. In addition to vastly reducing the amount of paper and energy we consume, Lexmark has also helped us cut the quantity of toner we use by an estimated 2,500 cartridges per year. We have also signed up to Lexmark’s toner recycling programme which ensures that every cartridge we consume is reused.”

Raj Meghani, Head of marketing PS&SD at Lexmark UK said: “It’s encouraging that DSGi is leading this initiative, and that its staff are receptive to printing less. DSGi’s ‘Green Week’ has helped us educate employees about simple and effective ways to reduce their impact, such as using duplex printing or only printing in colour when absolutely necessary. We’re encouraging them to consider printing less in their every day activity.”

At the event, Lexmark gave the following additional tips to help DSGi staff reduce their environmental impact:

• Use duplex printing whenever possible
• Employ the scan to email function to encourage better workflow
• Avoid printing in colour unless absolutely necessary
• Use the print preview function to minimise paper wastage
• Dispose of empty cartridges in Lexmark’s recycling containers
• Think before you print. Ask yourself ‘do I really need to print this document?’

The green initiative event was attended by The Energy Saving Trust, Eco Schools, BTCV and local farmers, and was available to some 1500 DSGi employees.

Executive quote

Raj Meghani, Head of marketing PS&SD at Lexmark UK said: “It’s encouraging that DSGi is leading this initiative, and that its staff are receptive to printing less. DSGi’s ‘Green Week’ has helped us educate employees about simple and effective ways to reduce their impact, such as using duplex printing or only printing in colour when absolutely necessary. We’re encouraging them to consider printing less in their every day activity.”

Customer quote

Clare Brine, Corporate Responsibility Manager at DSGi said: “We are extremely supportive of suppliers that share our dedication to protecting the environment. In addition to vastly reducing the amount of paper and energy we consume, Lexmark has also helped us cut the quantity of toner we use by an estimated 2,500 cartridges per year. We have also signed up to Lexmark’s toner recycling programme which ensures that every cartridge we consume is reused.”

About the company

Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) provides businesses and consumers in more than 150 countries with a broad range of printing and imaging products, solutions and services that help them to be more productive. In 2007, Lexmark reported $5.0 billion in revenue. Learn how Lexmark can help you get more done at www.lexmark.co.uk.

Contact details

Louise Tullin at LEWIS, the PR agency
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7802 2626
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7802 2627
Email: louisetullin@lewispr.com
Website: www.lewispr.com

Hannah Tella at Lexmark
Tel: +44 (0) 16 2848 0682
Fax: +44 (0) 87 0444 5367
Email: Hannah.tella@lexmark.co.uk
Website: www.lexmark.co.uk

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